U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee confirmed that Israeli intelligence provided a 'very specific' warning about an Iranian plot to assassinate President Donald Trump, which influenced security decisions for Trump's return from a NATO summit, including the use of an older, better-protected Air Force One. Israel denied claims that it shared the warning to push Washington into a wider war with Iran, according to the ambassador.
U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee confirmed Saturday evening that Israeli intelligence's 'very specific' warning about an Iranian plot to assassinate President Donald Trump led to security changes for Trump's return from a NATO summit, including the use of an older, better-protected Air Force One. The new details, reported by Huckabee, add operational context to a story that has unfolded rapidly over the past 36 hours.
The Zioneer first reported the story on Friday, Jul 10, at 09:50 Jerusalem, when the Wall Street Journal broke a single-source report that Israel had shared intelligence on an Iranian plot. Within hours, CNN confirmed the report with additional details, and later that Friday morning, Huckabee confirmed the intelligence-sharing in multiple interviews—telling N12 the warning was 'very specific' and Fox News that it contradicted President Trump's own denial from the previous night. By Friday afternoon, Huckabee had also stated that Israel provided the intelligence to Washington, and an analysis piece highlighted the strategic value of the cooperation. The Zioneer published a further bulletin at 22:41 Jerusalem Saturday summarizing Huckabee's confirmations, and the ambassador has now elaborated on the security implications.
As The Zioneer has reported, Huckabee has been vocal about the Iranian threat, previously stating that Iran wants to kill all Americans and that Israel is 'only the appetizer.' The intelligence-sharing story has been framed as a demonstration of Israel's value as an ally, though some questioned whether Israel sought to draw the U.S. into a wider war—a claim Huckabee denied outright in his latest remarks.
The specific details of the alleged plot remain undisclosed, and the White House has not publicly commented on the reported security changes. The ambassador's denial of ulterior motives addresses a key point of contention, but the full intelligence picture remains classified.
10 developments
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- StrongOpinion: Israeli intelligence reportedly warned Trump of Iranian plot, The Zioneer says
- DevelopingIsraeli official says Trump administration briefed precisely on attack plans
- DevelopingAnalysis: Trump knows Iran will avenge Khamenei assassination, fears being in crosshairs
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